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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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